Britain: The Land of Castles

From lavish country piles to forts perching on promontories, there can be few lands that rival these isles when it comes to Castles, Palaces and Stately Homes

An Englishman’s home may well be his castle, but it is also surely his palace and his stately home if the architectural legacy we have been left is anything to go by. Fortified manors, Palladian mansions and baronial halls up and down the land are filled with treasures and teeming with tales to tell. Leave Scotland and Wales off the itinerary at your peril.

Hever Castle
Romantic 13th century double moated castle, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Magnificently furnished interiors, with fine furniture, tapestries, paintings and antiques. Glorious award winning gardens and a full programme of special events.www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sudeley Castle
Sudeley is steeped in history and was once the home of Catherine Parr. Experience magnificent award winning gardens, private apartment tours and fascinating exhibitions.www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Pembroke Castle
With its mazes of tunnels, passageways and stairs, mighty Pembroke Castle in Wales is as intriguing on the inside as it looks from the exterior. This fine riverside fortress was the birthplace of the Tudor dynasty, and is now a fantastic visitor attraction.www.pembroke-castle.co.uk

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